DARWIN THOMPSON NEWS

Back from COVID list Thompson (undisclosed) was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.

Impact Thompson landed on the COVID list last week but cleared the necessary protocols and returned to practice Wednesday. The 24-year-old is set to fill a depth role in Kansas City's backfield behind Clyde Edwards-Helaire, Darrel Williams and Jerick McKinnon.

AUGUST 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Chiefs TE Kelce returns to practice after back, hip soreness

Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce returned to practice Monday after missing some time with tightness in his back and hips, and safety Armani Watts was back on the field after he’d been...

AUGUST 2, 2021 • Associated Press

Lands on COVID list The Chiefs placed Thompson on the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday, NFL reporter Aaron Wilson reports.

Impact Thompson hasn't necessarily tested positive for the virus, but he'll need to clear the NFL's health and safety protocols before rejoining the team. The 24-year-old is expected to fill a depth role in the backfield for Kansas City behind Clyde Edwards-Helaire, Darrel Williams and Jerick McKinnon this season.

JULY 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Chiefs' Watkins, Bucs' Brown and Brate active for Super Bowl

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Sammy Watkins was cleared to play in the Super Bowl after missing the past three games with a calf injury

FEBRUARY 7, 2021 • Associated Press

A 3-0 final score? Nobody wants to see Super Bowl like that

There was one other time when this year’s Super Bowl teams, the Chiefs and Buccaneers, closed out the season in Tampa

FEBRUARY 6, 2021 • Associated Press

Chiefs, Bucs relatively healthy heading into Super Bowl

The Chiefs and Buccaneers will head into the Super Bowl on Sunday relatively healthy

FEBRUARY 5, 2021 • Associated Press

Browns have Conklin, Chiefs without Edwards-Helaire

Running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire is inactive for the Kansas City Chiefs for their divisional playoff game against the Cleveland Browns, taking one dynamic playmaker away from Pat...

JANUARY 17, 2021 • Associated Press

Chiefs head into playoffs with plenty of rest behind them

It took the Kansas City Chiefs sitting half their starters, some with injuries but most as a precaution, for the defending Super Bowl champs to lose by more than one possession for...

JANUARY 4, 2021 • Associated Press

Chiefs snap counts, Week 17: Darwin Thompson carries the load What can we learn from the Kansas City Chiefs’ Week 17 snap counts?

JANUARY 4, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Big game in expanded role Thompson rushed 14 times for 45 yards and a touchdown and caught all seven of his targets for 65 yards and another score in Sunday's 38-21 loss to the Chargers.

Impact Thompson made the most of his opportunity to start with both Clyde Edwards-Helaire (ankle) and Le'Veon Bell (knee) not featuring Sunday. The second-year pro notched his first touchdown of the campaign with a one-yard rush during the second quarter, then hauled in an eight-yard pass to score in the fourth. Overall, Thompson led Kansas City in both rushing and receiving, showing good versatility to perhaps inspire the team's confidence should the Chiefs be short-handed in the backfield at any point during the playoffs.

JANUARY 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Darwin Thompson will be Chiefs primary RB against Chargers Ian Rapoport says Darwin Thompson will get a lot of playing time on Sunday. It's Week 17 for the Kansas City Chiefs, which means fans are go...

JANUARY 3, 2021 • ARROWHEADADDICT.COM

Expected to see expanded workload Though Le'Veon Bell (knee) is expected to suit up Sunday against the Chargers, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network suggests that Thompson "is slated to get the bulk" of Kansas City's carri...

Impact The report suggests that if Bell does play Sunday, "it'll be very little." With Clyde Edwards-Helaire (ankle) already ruled out and Bell seemingly on track to be limited, it looks like Thompson will see expanded opportunities in Week 17, with Kansas City having clinched the AFC's No. 1 playoff seed. Darrel Williams is also on hand, but look for Thompson -- who's been used sparingly of late -- to get his share of work in Sunday's 4:25 ET contest, with the team expected to rest or limit multiple key players.

JANUARY 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

No offensive snaps Thompson didn't take the field on offense in Sunday's game against the Falcons.

Impact Even with Clyde Edwards-Helaire (ankle) sidelined, Thompson couldn't crack the backfield rotation behind Le'Veon Bell and Darrel Williams. Barring one of those two sitting out next week's regular-season finale as well, it seems unlikely Thompson will get much usage. However, it seems a somewhat plausible outcome that Thompson will get a little work next week given that the Chiefs have locked up the No. 1 seed in the AFC.

DECEMBER 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Over illness Thompson (illness) practiced in full Wednesday, suggesting he's over the illness that sidelined him for last week's win over the Saints.

Impact Thompson's in line to make his return Sunday against the Falcons and should serve as the third-string option behind Le'Veon Bell and Darrel Williams with Clyde Edwards-Helaire (ankle) expected to miss the game.

DECEMBER 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Chiefs grind their way to perfect road record this season

With their fifth different starting offensive line facing one of the league’s best defenses, the Kansas City Chiefs managed to grind their way past the New Orleans Saints in crunch...

DECEMBER 21, 2020 • Associated Press

Chiefs rookie Edwards-Helaire could be out until playoffs

The early report is that Kansas City Chiefs running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire sustained hip and ankle injuries and will miss the remainder of the regular season, though the team a...

DECEMBER 21, 2020 • Associated Press

Eagles missing 3 starters in secondary against Cardinals

The Eagles are missing three starters in secondary against Arizona

DECEMBER 20, 2020 • Associated Press

Ruled out for Week 15 Thompson (illness) is ruled out for Sunday's game against the Saints.

Impact Thompson won't be available versus New Orleans due to an ailment he picked up Thursday, but the Chiefs' offense is unlikely to feel his absence. The second-year pro has been restricted to special teams since Week 9,

DECEMBER 18, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Falls ill Thursday Thompson (illness) was unable to participate during Thursday's practice session, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.

Impact Le'Veon Bell's mid-October arrival has zapped Thompson's offensive usage over the past two months. The Utah State standout posted three different outings with multiple rush attempts between Weeks 1 and 6, but since that point, he has been handed a carry in just one of the past six games. An absence from Thompson during a Week 15 matchup against the Saints would likely only impact Kansas City in the special-teams realm.

DECEMBER 17, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Chiefs TE Kelce rewriting record book during special season

With six 100-yard receiving games already, the Chiefs' Travis Kelce is poised to become the first tight end in NFL history to lead the league in receiving

DECEMBER 17, 2020 • Associated Press

Working on special teams Thompson didn't play any offensive snaps during Sunday's 22-16 win over the Broncos.

Impact Thompson has 13 carries for 52 yards this season but hasn't played a single offensive snap since Week 8. The 23-year-old should be limited to special teams while Clyde Edwards-Helaire, Le'Veon Bell and Darrel Williams handle the backfield work.

DECEMBER 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

No offensive work against Tampa Bay Thompson garnered zero offensive snaps and 10 special-teams snaps during Sunday's 27-24 win at Tampa Bay.

Impact The 23-year-old has been largely relegated from any offensive role since the Week 7 Chiefs debut of Le'Veon Bell, garnering at least one carry in a game only once (during a 35-9 win against the Jets in Week 8). Thompson has gone three consecutive appearances without fielding a single offensive snap, but there is a chance for him to get involved if Kansas City mounts a sizable lead against the road-underdog Broncos in Week 13.

DECEMBER 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

No offensive role again Thompson played zero offensive snaps during Sunday's win over Las Vegas.

Impact The 23-year-old has exclusively played special teams over the past two contests with the rest of the backfield operating with no issues. Thompson has 13 carries for 52 yards this season and is unlikely to have much of a role while Clyde Edwards-Helaire and Le'Veon Bell remain healthy.

NOVEMBER 24, 2020 • ROTOWIRE